We are a member of Devon Twinning Circle; our local "umbrella" organisation for twinning associations.

A group of our members travels to Yaroslavl for a 10 day exchange each year, in May or June. They stay with Russian host families to experience Russian culture and hospitality first hand. In return, a group from Russia visits us in July, staying with British hosts to experience our culture and hospitality.

We obtain the necessary invitations for our members to visit Russia as part of the group, as well as providing advice and support with their Russian visa application.

We also arrange or facilitate exchanges or links between sports clubs, schools, business groups, health workers, architects, musicians, chess players, and many individuals.

Our fund-raising and social activities throughout the year often have a Russian theme.

Membership is open to all and new members are most welcome.

You do not need to speak Russian to join our association nor to visit Russia with our group. Many of our Russian friends speak excellent English and welcome the opportunity to meet and converse with us.

However, if you would like to learn or improve your Russian we have several members who are excellent teachers of Russian, willing to assist learners at all levels. In addition, our Russian conversation group meets monthly.

Membership fees run from 1 September to 31 August of the following year. New members who join between 1 July to 31 August will be considered to be fully paid up until 31 August of the following year.